Now I'm not normally a HD fan, but....

**McJim** · 10th October 2006, 09:27

Originally Posted by Crisis management

The tartan terrorist is right about the Wakan but thats an S&S motor so it doesn't really count and at 100,000 euros probably a bit steep for me.

Joel Domergue (the manufacturer) reckons he will price them at 28,000 Euro or less. Or at least he did in the August 2006 Motorcycle Trader & News.

**Dooly** · 10th October 2006, 09:31

Neat looking bike.

**Motig** · 10th October 2006, 10:05

Like it. Please send one for long term testing.

**kiwifruit** · 10th October 2006, 10:09

hell yeah, looks hot

**nudemetalz** · 10th October 2006, 10:15

Originally Posted by MSTRS

Crawler....

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maybe......

**Ixion** · 10th October 2006, 10:15

I understand what NM means. I'm not normally a "harley" person, but that machine, to me, is somewhat different to what I think of as "Harley". Nothing wrong with the traditional Harley's , just not my cup of tea. In the same way that out and out pure (big) sprotsbikes aren't my cup of tea either. Whereas that new one could be. So Harley maybe will extend into a new sales demographic.

It's got the controls in the normal place. And a nice sensible handlebar position.

And I like the aircooled OHV motor. Nice and simple. Less to go wrong

Not quite sure where it fits in though. Not a crusier, but not a sprotsbike. And for a tourer you'd want a screen and that tank looks awfully small for touring.

But I presume that you could get luggage for it, that's always been one really good thing about Harleys, they do good luggage.

One day I must actually ride a Harley. But my only experience of trying to ride a crusier puts me off. Just too strange. I guess it's what one is used to.

**nudemetalz** · 10th October 2006, 10:20

Thanks Ixion, that's exactly what I was trying to say,...but I think Motu figured I was bashing Harleys (which I wasn't).

I reckon the XR1200 will fit in as a playbike....like go for a Sunday blast to the top of the Rima's (or the Akaroa GP if you're in ChCh).
Similar fashion to some of the Buell models.

If I had the (disposable) money I would seriously consider purchasing one of these, I really do like the style of it.

**Crisis management** · 10th October 2006, 10:36

Originally Posted by McJim

Joel Domergue (the manufacturer) reckons he will price them at 28,000 Euro or less. Or at least he did in the August 2006 Motorcycle Trader & News.

Don't you hate it when some bastard proves you wrong......

Alright, I cocked up, satisfied???

Thats it for the month tho, no more apologies.

**Ixion** · 10th October 2006, 10:41

Originally Posted by nudemetalz

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Similar fashion to some of the Buell models.

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That's a good point. I wonder if HD management are taking aim at Buell. It's been a good relationship for both, but sooner or later HD must figure "why have another company do what we could do ourselves"

**Motu** · 10th October 2006, 10:43

Street trackers are a better street weapon motards I reckon,they carry weight further forward than a dirt bike which helps pushing hard in corners.My XLV750 carried a hell of a lot of weight forward,and was the best handling ''dirt'' bike I've ever ridden.Streettrackers are still a sub culture.so it's good to see a manufacturer pick them up....but Harley make the real thing! Almost like the guys in the design dept never walk into the competition shop.

I hope to make a streettracker one day,just looking for the donor bike....gotta be a big twin,min of 650.

**nudemetalz** · 10th October 2006, 10:48

Originally Posted by Motu

I hope to make a streettracker one day,just looking for the donor bike....gotta be a big twin,min of 650.

I reckon an Yammie XTZ750 would be good basis.
Apparently the 10V twin engine is a gem too.

**onearmedbandit** · 10th October 2006, 10:48

Nice clean lines, that's a good looking bike.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 10th October 2006, 10:51

Originally Posted by Monsterbishi

90bhp out of a 1200cc motor, on that basis alone they need to be smacked.

Well, it's hard to describe, but 90bhp outta one feels really good, and they're such a lazy power delivery that they can be ridden surprisingly quickly.

Bring back 'Twinsport' racing, and I'll be there!